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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 68367

Gresham, Nebraska

4.9out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 68367

ZIP 68367 scores 4.9/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Drought Strong Wind

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
9.6
Drought
8.4
Strong Wind
7.6
Ice Storm
6.0
Tsunami
5.4
Lightning
5.3
Winter Weather
5.1
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Wildfire
4.6
Tornado
4.5
Avalanche
4.5
Extreme Heat
3.3
Cold Wave
2.6
Hurricane
2.4
Earthquake
2.0
Landslide
1.6
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 68367
4.9
Nebraska avg.
4.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 68367, Nebraska

ZIP 68367 covers part of the Gresham area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure, with one of the most tornado-active spring seasons in the central US shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 68367's composite natural disaster risk at 4.9 out of 10 β€” moderate risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for drought and wind risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 68367's risk score, near the 4.8/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are hail, drought, and wind. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 68367's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 68367: Hail preparedness

  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 68367

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 68367 from other communities in Nebraska County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

342

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 41.0Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 4.6/10

Coordinates

41.0381Β° N, 97.4013Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 68367

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.